Materials Program Lead: NPI & Cost Optimization

Harvey Nash; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash USA is seeking a Materials Program Manager to support innovative, consumer devices for a global leader in e-commerce and technology. You will partner with engineering, supply chain, and operations to manage cost, schedule, supplier, and NPI deliverables.

The ideal candidate has 0–2 years in materials, supply chain, or hardware programs and can work cross-functionally. This role offers exposure across teams and an opportunity to influence cost and product success.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in materials, supply chain, operations, manufacturing, engineering, or program/project management.
• Experience or exposure to BOMs, components, materials, costing, procurement, or supply chain processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, supply chain, and external suppliers.
• Some technical knowledge or exposure to hardware products; electrical or mechanical experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver program financial and cost models, including BOM/MVA, tooling, and NRE.
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, and operations to establish cost and schedule targets at the commodity level.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of components to support NPI and production builds.
• Coordinate across internal teams to drive program execution and minimize escalations.
• Track actual costs and milestones against targets and drive corrective actions.
• Lead NPI meetings to understand cost impact of engineering changes.
• Work with third-party suppliers to establish PO costs and manage supplier relationships.
• Drive SOW and product/supplier contract negotiations.
• Manage purchase price variance claims and schedule delays related to changes.
• Develop cost-reduction forecasts with supply chain and operations.
• Support executive product-line reviews by communicating performance against budget and schedule.
• Serve as business owner for key supplier relationships.

Skills

Materials

Supply chain

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost management

NPI

Hardware programs

Communication

Tools

BOM/MVA tooling

NRE budgeting

Job description

Harvey Nash USA is seeking a Materials Program Manager to support innovative, consumer devices for a global leader in e-commerce and technology. You will partner with engineering, supply chain, and operations to manage cost, schedule, supplier, and NPI deliverables.

The ideal candidate has 0–2 years in materials, supply chain, or hardware programs and can work cross-functionally. This role offers exposure across teams and an opportunity to influence cost and product success.